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Tyler Perry Continues to Champion Black Women in Hollywood with New Netflix Film 'Straw'
Tyler Perry, a stalwart advocate for Black women in the film industry, has announced the cast for his upcoming Netflix movie, Straw, according to Hollywood Reporter. The film will feature Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, and more.
Halle Bailey hopes to inspire ‘Black and Brown’ children as ‘Little Mermaid’ lead
Black American singer, Halle Bailey, says she is “honored” to play Ariel in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid” and hopes to inspire “Black and Brown children” in her lead role.
Cable News Shakeup: Don Lemon out at CNN, Tucker Carlson out at Fox
There’s a major shakeup in the world of cable news. Two well-known journalists, Don Lemon of CNN and Tucker Carlson of Fox News, have been ousted from their respective networks.
Film Review: Little Richard biopic celebrates a rock pioneer who harbored guilt over queerness
The king of rock ‘n’ roll didn’t die at Graceland in 1977. He died just three years ago in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and he never really got the crown he deserved. We get up close with a complicated, conflicted man in his new documentary.
Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law restricting performances in public
In a concert Friday night in Knoxville, Lizzo defied the law, filling the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest against the state’s legislation signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
‘A Thousand and One’ is Teyana Taylor’s answered prayer: ' I just have to stop and give thanks '
“I just have random, random times of the day that I just have to stop and give thanks and give praise because this is everything I prayed for., ” explained Teyana Taylor, the “A Thousand and One” actor.
Whitney Houston’s posthumous gospel album centers focus on strong faith roots
Eleven years ago, music tragically lost one of its most successful and iconic vocalists at age 48, Whitney Houston. But the posthumous release of the star’s collection of gospel songs centers focus on her strong faith roots and deeply held values.
Actress Meagan Good opens up about DeVon Franklin divorce: ‘I was devastated’
Star Meagan Good gets candid about navigating life after a devastating divorce.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.
This Is Why We Love Her: Quinta Brunson uses the SNL stage to uplift teachers
Emmy Award-winning “Abbott Elementary” creator, Quinta Brunson, 33, made her April 1 hosting debut and used the much-coveted platform to uplift underappreciated and underpaid teachers. This is why we love her! She celebrates and champions the causes of everyday people.
Actor blames homophobia for gay rom-com ‘Bros’ hard flop at box office
According to actor, producer and screenwriter, Billy Eichner, homophobia is to blame for the lack of support of his film that features an all-LGBTQ+ cast.
See Naomi Ackie become Whitney Houston in 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' trailer
The studio has released the first trailer for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” a biographical drama about the iconic singer, in theaters Dec. 21.
Sacred vs. Secular Debate: Attacking the gworls—Bey, Cardi, Meg, Nicki and their fans— is not the answer, babe.
If you think listening and dancing to artists like Beyoncé, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj will send you straight to hell with gasoline drawls on, then honey don’t listen.
Sherri! Tamron! JHud! The Black Christian TV Blackout
Black women have long been underrepresented on television. But things are slowly changing as Black Christian women like Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, and Sherri Shepherd are taking center stage in the notoriously white, secular space of daytime talk shows.
Movie Buzz: Viola Davis taps into her 'warrior spirit' for 'The Woman King'
When Viola Davis, sculpted and hardened from months of training, first stood in the full garb of the Agojie warrior women, with her bare feet in the African sand, it was the culmination of not just the years-long push to make “The Woman King,” but of a lifelong battle.
It's About Time: Black women celebrate long overdue Emmy wins
Only 36 Black women have won prime-time Emmy awards in its 74-year history, which is why this year’s ceremony marked a particularly special occasion for Black women in TV.
Been Missing Christian Entertainer Tamera Mowry-Housley? Well, she’s got another TV gig.
Since leaving in 2020, before the Emmy-winning daytime talker’s recent cancellation, the “Sister, Sister” star, 44, has been sorely missed by fans. But now, she has a brand-new gig as host of Amazon’s “Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge.”
Increase Impact: Father-son duo expand programming at Black-owned Christian TV network
Bishop Wayne T. Jackson and his son, Royal Jackson, are poised to take The Impact Network—a Black-owned, independent Christian television channel founded by Bishop Jackson in 2010—into a new season of expansion.
WATCH: Christian singer Blessing Offor makes TV debut on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Multi-talented singer songwriter Blessing Offor made his national television debut Monday, June 20, performing his hit track “Brighter Days” on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Lead actress Michelle Williams was shocked by steamy sex scenes in T.D. Jakes’ Lifetime movie
Destiny’s Child singer, Michelle Williams, who landed the lead role in T.D. Jakes’s Lifetime movie, Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, was shocked by the risqué nature of some the parts she was asked to portray.